chronological

/ˌkɹɒnəˈlɒd͡ʒɪkəl/adj
Middle School
1

Relating to time, or units of time.

2

In order of time from the earliest to the latest.

3

Relating to the arrangement of events in the order in which they occur within a story, rather than the order in which they are released.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing